MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

9:30 A.M.
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EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE

Hope in God

5:30 P.M.
* denotes standing

Songs for the Journey Psalms 120-134

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements........................................Pastor Steve Igo Congregational Greeting ................................ The Passing of the Peace

Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook

The Living God Calls Us to Worship .................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ................................................ Fairest Lord Jesus, Hymn 170 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

The Living God Summons Us .............................. Call to Worship We Enter Into Gods Presence
In Song* ................ As the Hart Longs for Flowing Streams, Hymn 662 In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach

God Speaks to Us
In a Responsive Reading of the Psalms ..................... Psalm 133, p. 834 In a New Testament Reading .............................. 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

God Speaks to Us
In Responsive Reading of the Psalms ........................ Psalm 134, p. 834 In Scripture ....................................................................... 1 Peter 1:1-9

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ......................... My Hope is Built on Nothing Less, Hymn 521 In Special Giving .......................................................... Deacons Fund In Renewal of Faith ................................. Chris & Allison Benczkowski

We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon In Song* ..................... Lord, Speak to Me that I May Speak, Hymn 560 In Special Giving .......................................................... Deacons Fund

God Feeds Us
In the Sacrament of Baptism ............................... Maxwell Benczkowski In Song* ..................... When He Cometh, When He Cometh, Hymn 325 In Scripture ...........................................................................Psalm 132 In Sermon .........................................................KEEPING PROMISES

God Feeds Us
In Scripture ............................................................................ Psalm 42 In Sermon .................................................................... HOPE IN GOD Mr. Micah Shin, Pastoral Intern

We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application We Respond in Commitment ...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ..... Gracious Lord, Remember David (Ps 132), Insert (vv.1-3) In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Song* ........................ My Hope is Built on Nothing Less, Hymn 521 In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings In Prayer ............................................................ Congregational Prayer In Song* ....................................... Great is Thy Faithfulness, Hymn 32

God Blesses Us ........................................................... Benediction

Threefold Amen, Hymn 740

God Blesses Us* ..........................................................Benediction

Jesus, Keep Me near the Cross, Hymn 264 (Refrain Only)

Amen, amen, amen.

In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.

The Lords Day April 27, 2014

The Lords Day April 27, 2014

TODAY Welcome! This morning Pastor Steve continues his sermon series called Songs for the Journey The Psalms of Ascent (120-134). In the evening, Intern Micah Shin preaches a sermon on Psalm 42 called Hope in God. 11:00 AM Sunday School 5:30 PM Evening Service THIS WEEK Tuesday Young Ladies Bible Study @ 7:00 PM Sprik Home Wednesday Midweek Ministries @ 7:00 PM HCS Thursday- Holland Rescue Mission Service @ 7:00 PM - HRM OFFERING This Sundays Benevolent Offering - Our benevolent offering will be received today during both services for the Deacons Fund. Currently the deacons fund is at $3,018.53. The deacons have set a goal of $5,000.00 for this fund in order to have adequate resources available to help those in need. Your gifts to this fund enable the deacons to help your brothers and sisters at Cedar. ANNOUNCEMENTS Coffee Lounge with Pastor Steve - Sign up today! If you are interested in getting to know our pastor, discovering more about Cedar Church, or learning more about the Christian faith join Pastor Steve for coffee and conversation here at the school on Wednesday, May 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sign up on the back of your connection card and place it in the offering plate or talk to Pastor Steve after the service. Reception of New Members Cedar session is pleased to announce that on May 4 we will receive Phil & Stacey Faber as communicant members by letter of transfer from Little Farms OPC along with their sons Micah, Silas, Eli, and Joey. Soli Deo Gloria!

ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday School & Small Group Schedule - Our last day of Sunday School is May 4. After a break in May, the summer semester begins June 1 and runs through August 10. Midweek ministries end on May 7 and will resume in the fall. Cadet Sunday On Sunday, May 11, the Cadets will take a special part in our service. We will recognize them before the service and a special offering will be taken for the ministry of Cedars Cadet program. Please note the change in date from earlier communications. Graduation Sunday On Sunday, May 18th, Cedar Church will recognize our graduating high school seniors during the morning service with a special gift Bible. Graduating high school seniors this year are Cayte Baker and Megan Himebook. Our post high graduates include Rachel Himebook (Medical Massage Therapy Certification from Blue Heron Academy), Carmen Van Dyke (Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern), and Daniel Van Dyke (Masters in Library Science from Northwestern). Please offer your heartiest congratulations to these students. Next Months Fellowship Lunch Due to Mothers Day on the second Sunday of the month, the fellowship lunch will be held onMay 18th, the third Sunday of May. OPC Family Camp Please plan to register for a wonderful time of fellowship and refreshment at our 19th Annual OPC Family Camp of the Michigan-Ontario Presbytery, held at Camp Concordia in southwest Michigan, August 4-8. Our registration deadline is July 29, but we have an early bird discount available to all campers who register by May 19. Campsites and cabins are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so sign up early. If you have questions, call the Harvest OPC office at 261-0327 or email secretary@harvestopc.org. Registration forms are available today on the literature table.

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The Lords Day April 27, 2014

SERMON NOTES Save the Date As you make plans for the summer dont forget to keep these special Cedar events on your calendar. June 14 Kickball/Dodgeball Tournament July 12-18 Youth Group Mission Trip August 16 Annual Church Picnic

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Volunteer Opportunities at Love INC - The Sorting Warehouse at Love INC is looking for individuals to volunteer either a halfday or full day any day of the week. Individuals who enjoy organizing and sorting items would be a great fit for this position. The Clothing Ministry at Loves Treasures is also looking for individuals to volunteer on Mondays and Wednesdays. Training will be provided. If you are interested in learning more, contact Tonia at toniaw@loveinthenameofchrist.org. Do you enjoy budgeting? Love INC is looking for individuals or couples to volunteer as a budget coach for the Love INC LOVING HELP Program. Budget Coaches work one-on-one with individuals or couples two hours a week. If you are interested or have questions please contact Diane or Mary with the LOVING HELP Program at 616-662-3300 for more information ZCS Music Program - Zion Christian School Spring Music Program will take place on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 PM at 1st Byron Christian Reformed Church. Please join us in praising God! Volunteer Opportunities at Jehovah Jireh Ministries - JJM is currently in need of help in 3 specific areas. We need able bodied young men to help sort & move food on Friday late morning, early afternoon, help doing food pickups on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, help sorting food Wednesday afternoons and we need a receptionist for Saturday morning distribution.

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The Lords Day April 27, 2014

SPECIAL REMINDERS

WELCOME TO CEDAR CHURCH! Were glad youre here. As a church family, we are delighted you have joined us for worship today. Below you will find some information to help you during our Sunday services. If you need any assistance, please ask one of our ushers for help. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE Cedar Church strives to enjoy God through Spirit-empowered and Christ-centered worship. The Bible is sincerely loved, and we hope that you will find it opened up to you in a fresh and faithful manner each Sunday. A NURSERY is available near the entrance of the gymnasium, but children are always welcome in the worship service. COFFEE BREAK After the morning worship, please join us in the gym for coffee and refreshments. KIDS BREAK After morning worship, all kids (Preschool thru 6th grade) are invited to the orchestra room for snacks and fun songs with Mrs. Himebook. SUNDAY SCHOOL From 11am - 12pm, Cedar Church offers classes for all ages. Visitors are especially welcome to join us! Class
Toddler Preschool & K Early Elementary Middle Elementary Older Elementary

Greeters Accompanist A.M. Accompanist P.M. Nursery A.M.

Nursery Sun. Sch. Nursery PM Fellowship Snack

Childrens Snack Church Set-Up Sun. Foreman AM Sun. Foreman PM Ushers Youth Group Meal

TODAY Sprik/Arnold Caryn Baker Megan Himebook Lynn Igo Meagan Entingh Cayte Baker Stacey Faber Ruthie Scaturro Carla Baker Brittany DeWent Nella Kortman Joan Broene Mindy Weiss Pam Himebook Sprik/Arnold Paul Sprik Jon Mulder Dave Stanley Todd Entingh

NEXT WEEK Grysen/Post Bonnie Boeve Rachel Himebook Joan Broene Kailyn Baum Cassidy Baker Mindy Weiss Corrie Post Beka Mulder Kiersten Holstege Jenny denHollander Nella Kortman Tammy Holstege Dawn DeWent Grysen/Post Dan Kooienga Kurtis Arnold Paul Sprik Tim DeWent Igo

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASSES Age Location Teacher

2s & 3s 4s K 1st - 2nd grade 3rd-4th grade 5th-6th grade 7th -8th grade 9 -12 grade Adult Adult Women Adult Men
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Library Hallway West Classroom Resource Room Northeast Hall

Rm 2 Southeast Teachers Lounge Rm 1 Southeast Teachers Lounge

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Meagan Entingh & Dawn DeWent Cathy Postmus Caryn Baker Paul & Diana Sprik Marc Scaturro & Michael Durant Bill Grysen Chris Post Larry Johnson Deb Kooienga Craig Baker

Jr. High Sr. High

Lives of Isaac & Jacob Philippians Bible Study

Orchestra Room Gymnasium

Teachers Lounge

Good to Great Weekly Budget $3,592.50 YTD Budget $57,480.00 Last Weeks Offerings $3,770.28 YTD Offerings $54,210.58

Art Room

Pastor: Steve Igo Associate Pastor: Mick Knierim Pastoral Intern: Micah Shin Shepherding Districts David Van Dyke/Tom Dykema A-B Craig Baker/Jim Knott/Terry Holstege C-G Bill Grysen/Paul Sprik H-O Ted Himebook/Duane Saxton P-Z Womens Ministry Coordinator: Joan Broene

The Lords Day April 27, 2014

The Lords Day April 27, 2014